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Traveling Safely in Your RV

Traveling safely is important to everyone who takes to the road in a motor home or travel trailer. Make sure your RV is well maintained and ready to go when you are. That’s the first step toward having a safe trip.

Before Your Trip

Remember to observe the common principles of safety:

Obey the speed limit

Buckle your seat belt

Know your rig height before you go

Install a deadbolt door lock on your RV

Inspect all belts and hoses for cracking, especially radiator hoses. Replace as needed.

Check headlights, tires (air and tread) and turn signals.

Check any hitch or towing equipment

Verify your insurance coverage

Check your fire extinguisher and smoke alarms

Clean your cooking vent hood to avoid grease fires

Leave your itinerary with relatives or friends in case of emergency

Tools to Keep Handy

Flashlight

Jumper Cables

Flat Repair Spray

Road Flares

Adjustable Wrench

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Duct Tape (for temporary repairs to ruptured radiator hoses)

Park in a Sheltered Area

Avoid trees or power lines that could fall on your vehicle. The safest place during lightning is inside your RV. If you’re in the path of a tornado, you are safest in a tornado shelter. Avoid parking in low areas that are prone to flash flooding.

If You Need to File a Claim

We hope your rv trip is safe, but if you do have an accident you can get countrywide claim service by calling our toll-free claims hotline at 1-800-527-3907. If you're injured in an accident, seek medical assistance first and call us later or have someone else make the call for you.

Brochure for RV Travelers

If you’d like a copy of our brochure for RV travelers, including travel, safety and insurance information, drop a note to Foremost Insurance Group, Public Relations Department, PO Box 2450, Grand Rapids, MI 49501 or send us an e-mail.

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